Comparison

Private vs Burner Phone Number

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private

Obtain a reliable virtual phone number for calls and texts without needing an extra device or SIM card. Keep your personal number private while managing work, business, or online communications separately. Offers a clean interface for enhanced privacy and convenience.

Highlights
  • Get a second phone number in minutes
  • Send and receive SMS messages
  • Make and receive phone calls
  • Keep personal number private
  • Multiple phone number options
  • Fast setup, no extra hardware
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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Need a second phone number for work, business, online selling, dating, travel, or everyday privacy? Private: Second Phone Number gives you a reliable second number for calling and texting without needing another device or SIM card. Keep your personal number private while staying connected. Get a virtual phone number and manage calls and messages directly from your iPhone. Why Use a Second Phone Number? Whether you're running a business, freelancing, buying and selling online, traveling, or simply protecting your privacy, a second phone number helps you separate different parts of your life. Use your primary number for family and friends while using a second number for work, customers, online services, and more. Features • Get a second phone number in minutes • Send and receive SMS messages • Make and receive phone calls • Keep your personal number private • Multiple phone number options available • Reliable calling and texting experience • Easy number management • Fast setup with no additional hardware required • Clean and simple interface • Designed for privacy and convenience Perfect For Business & Work Create a dedicated business phone number without carrying a second phone. Communicate with customers, clients, and colleagues while keeping your personal number separate. Online Marketplaces Buying or selling online? Use a second number for listings, inquiries, and transactions while protecting your private contact information. Travel Stay connected when traveling and maintain a separate number for bookings, reservations, and temporary communications. Privacy Share a second number instead of your primary number when signing up for services, meeting new people, or communicating with unfamiliar contacts. Freelancers & Entrepreneurs Maintain a professional image with a dedicated business line for calls and texts. Benefits • Separate work and personal communications • Improve privacy and security • Reduce unwanted interruptions on your main number • Manage conversations more efficiently • Stay organized with dedicated communication channels • Avoid carrying multiple devices Easy Communication Private: Second Phone Number is built to make communication simple. Send texts, receive messages, make calls, and manage your second number from one convenient app. Whether you need a private phone number, virtual number, business line, burner-style number for temporary use, or an additional number for everyday communication, our app provides a flexible solution designed for modern users. Use Cases • Business phone number • Work phone line • Freelancing communications • Customer support contact number • Online marketplace transactions • Travel communications • Personal privacy protection • Dating and social networking • Temporary projects and events • Separate texting and calling line Reliable & Convenient Get the freedom of an additional phone number without purchasing another device. Manage your communications wherever you go using your iPhone. Private: Second Phone Number helps you stay connected while protecting your privacy and keeping your communications organized. Download today and get your second phone number for calling and texting. Subscriptions Terms: Auto-Renewal Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Renewal Charges Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The renewal cost depends on the subscription plan selected. Manage Subscription You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Free Trial If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms and Privacy: https://www.techmoreai.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.techmoreai.com/terms-of-use-eula/

About

Burner Phone Number

This app offers virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS messages online, enhancing privacy during account verification. It provides instant SMS code notifications and allows for quick phone calls, with easy and secure number management.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone numbers
  • Receive SMS online
  • Instant SMS notifications
  • Make phone calls
  • Privacy-focused verification
  • Secure number management
Features
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Get a second phone number for calls and online verification—all in one app. Make calls with your virtual number, receive SMS codes for 2FA and account verification, and manage your number in one convenient place. [Key Features]: - Second Phone Number: Get a virtual number without an extra SIM card. - Phone Calls: Make calls using your second number. - SMS Verification: Receive SMS codes for 2FA and account verification. - Multiple Credit Packs: Top up credits for calling and receiving texts. - Easy Number Management: Manage your virtual number in one convenient app. [Subscription Pricing & Terms]: - You can choose a weekly subscription, monthly subscription or yearly subscription. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or after the free trial period if a free trial is offered. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal cost will be identified before you are charged. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. - If a free trial is offered, any unused portion of the trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/sms-app-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/sms-app-terms/

Screenshots

Private4 screens
Burner Phone Number4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private at none against Burner Phone Number's shown. Private also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Burner Phone Number's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Burner Phone Number sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burner Phone Number holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private has 70 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Private versus Burner Phone Number: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivateBurner Phone Number
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (70 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings70 — better5
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECH MORE AI LTDAI Powered App

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
6 purchases

Burner Phone Number

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 200 Credits$4.99
  • Credit600$9.99
  • Credit1800$19.99

Questions

Is Private free?
Private is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burner Phone Number free?
Burner Phone Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private or Burner Phone Number?
Burner Phone Number is rated higher. Private averages 4.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Burner Phone Number averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Private or Burner Phone Number have ads?
Burner Phone Number shows ads; Private does not.

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